Matthew Poole and continuators on Genesis 3:8
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Genesis3:8
8. And they heard the voice of the LORD God walking in the Garden in the cool of the day , and Adam and his Wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God , amongst the Trees of the Garden.
Mentioned ver. 9. or rather the sound as the word voice is often taken in Scripture, as Psal. 93. 3. Rev. 10. 3. and 19. 6.
Either God the Father, or, rather God the Son, appearing in the shape of a man, as afterwards he frequently did to give a forecast of his incarnation.
About Evening, the time when men use to walk abroad to recreate themselves, when there was a cool and refreshing Wind, whereby also the voice of the Lord was more speedily and effectually conveyed to Adam, and his Wife.
Being sensible of God's approach, and filled with shame and Conscience of their own guilt and dread of judgement, instead of flying to God for Mercy, they foolishly attempted to run away from him, whom it was impossible to avoid.
Marginal references: Heb. wind.
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